Posted on 03/13/2012 3:44:15 PM PDT by Altariel
In our culture, before the love of animals replaced the love of humans, we used to say that you could tell how your husband would treat you based on how he treated him mom and sisters. Likewise, you could tell if a woman would be trustworthy based on her interaction with the men in her family.
Now we go by the direction of animals. I would still stick with the human to human interaction as a guidepost in observing a lover.
We had to put down our chocalate lab today.
Cara (special friend) was 7 years old, and my father-in-law’s constant companion. Complications from lyme, and kidney failure resulting from toxic flea collars.
We let her go about 2 this afternoon. It was one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do.
Tonight, hug your ‘special friend’, and give her an extra treat. All furry companions are so special.
I’m so sorry. It’s hard to say good-bye to our fur babies.
I am so very sorry.
Vets are warning that Lyme disease will likely be an issue this year for dogs and people. Winter hasn’t had many long cold spells.
It took me 20 years to get another dog.
I will hug my furry family members and count myself fortunate they are still here to occasionally barf on my bedspread and bark at the squirrels. I am so sorry for your loss. Please believe me when I say the pain does lessen after a while; it just takes time.(((BIG HUG)))
You looked like you needed one.
Absolutely immune.
Unquestionably immune.
Undeniably immune.
What a pretty doggie. Who's a pretty doggie? You are! You are!
I’m so sorry to hear that. I know how painful it is to lose a good dog.
Bah. Caninist propaganda.
[This isn't technically a kitty ping, but I figured some of y'all would want to comment.]
I am very sorry for your loss. What kind of flea collars actually poisoned her?
What a horrible shame.
Hopefully some day, another very lucky canine will share your life.
Rowdy kills for pleasure. He is Mutt x 100. Actually, I shot the pig, he tells his gf that he did. I would post a pic of Kiowa, but for security reasons I cannot. She is badass, legend; and will tear your throat out. Damn ole bitch that she is. A guy can't even point a finger at her without it being bitten off... Dangerous, evil, crazy dog...
That pig was about 300 lbs. Rowd is only about 95.
If we could convert the energy of Jack Russell Terriers into oil, the price of gas would be .25 cents a gallon.
:-)
I watch how they treat the hired help. Getting condescending and crappy with people who aren't really, really, asking for it is a definite deal-breaker.
First thing in the morning, he assumes the position and lets me know it's time to go for a walk.
He also likes the ladies...
:)
Back in the sixties when I was an MP in S. Korea the Koreans used to laugh with embarrassed expressions when I called my dog. Her name was “DonQue”. It means “Vulgar Dog” to put it nicely. I should have known better than to name a dog that which I was advised by a smart aleck Korean bartender at the NCO Club. Kim was a good guy, but had been around GI’s too long.
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